Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Openly gay and lesbian candidates advance in Colorado primaries

Sen. Steadman and Rep. Ferrandino
Seven openly gay and lesbian candidates advanced in Democratic primaries last Tuesday for seats in the Colorado General Assembly, including two Latino men in their 20s. The number of LGBT state lawmakers in Colorado could double after elections this November, which could help Rep. Mark Ferrandino, an incumbent openly gay Democrat, become House Speaker.


Rep. Mark Ferrandino, Colorado State House of Representatives, District 2 (incumbent)
Joann Ginal
– Colorado House of Representatives, Dist. 52
Dominick Moreno
- Colorado House of Representatives, Dist. 32
Paul Rosenthal
– Colorado House of Representatives, Dist. 9
Sen. Pat Steadman
– Colorado State Senate, District 31  (incumbent)
Rep. Sue Schafer
– Colorado State House of Representatives, District 24 (incumbent)
Jessie Ulibarri
– Colorado State Senate, Dist. 21
Sen. Lucia Guzman, an incumbent, is not up for reelection this year.